Latvia Tours
A. Three Baltic Capitals 6 Days/5 Nights Classic Tour | B. Baltics 10 Days/ 9 Nights Tour | C. Estonia – Latvia – Russia 7 Days/ 6 Nights Tour | D. Jurmala Tour -- Variant 1 | E. Jurmala Tour -- Variant 2
A. Three Baltic Capitals 6 Days/5 Nights Classic Tour
Day 1
Arrival to Tallinn, transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner with cocktail. Accomodation in Tallinn. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Sightseeing tour of Tallinn – Downtown, Upper Town, Toompea Castle, Kadriorg Palace. Afternoon: free time. Accomodation in Tallinn. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3
Departure from Tallinn to Riga via Parnu (310 Km). Afternoon: Riga walking tour.
Check-in in hotel in Riga. Overnight.
Day 4
Riga sightseeing tour by bus, visit to Ethnographicalope-air museum. In the evening optional visit to the theatre, opera or concert. Accommodation in Riga.
Day 5
Departure from Riga to Vilnius (290 Km). Afternoon: Vilnius sightseeing tour including Vilnius Cathedral, Old University, etc.
Day 6
Free time in Vilnius. Departure.
B. Baltics 10 Days/ 9 Nights Tour
Day 1
Arrival to Tallinn. Welcome dinner in medieval restaurant Olde Hansa. Accommodation and overnight in Tallinn hotel.
Day 2
Rocca al Mare open-air museum, where you will be introduced to the history of the Estonian nation. Afternoon: Tallinn city sightseeing tour: Downtown, with Town Hall Square, winding narrow streets and several Guild houses; Upper Town with Dome Church and Nevski Cathedral –a Russian Orthodox church, Toompea – the government house. Dinner and accommodation in Tallin.
Day 3
Departure to Lahemaa National Park where you can see the pure nature, coast of the Finnish Gulf, walk over the bog-pools in Viru Raba and see the famous manor houses of Palmse and Sagadi. In the evening arrival to Tartu, dinner and check-in in hotel.
Day 4
Tartu city sightseeing tour: Town Hall Square, Dome Hill, Tartu University, fine pieces of wooden architecture. In the afternoon departure to Parnu via Viljandi. Arrival to Parnu, dinner and check-in in hotel.
Day 5
Free. The most popular seaside resort of Estonia. In the afternoon departure to Riga. Arrival to Riga, dinner and check-in in hotel.
Day 6
Half- day trip to Sigulda – the “Latvian Switzerland”: Turaida Castle and museum, the grave of Turaida Rose. Riga city walk – Three brothers, Swedish Gates, Monuments of Freedom etc. Dinner and accommodation in Riga.
Day 7
Free time in Riga and Riga roundtrip tour. In the evening optional visit to theatre, opera or concert. Dinner and accommodation in Riga.
Day 8
Departure to Vilnius, en rote visit to the Palace Museum of Rundale – the most significant baroque castle in the Baltic States. Lunch in the palace. Arrival to Vilnius, dinner and accommodation in hotel.
Day 9
Vilnius sightseeing tour – Gediminas Tower, St.Anne’s Church, Gates of Dawn.
Half-day tour to Trakai –the ancient capital of Lithuaia. The fortress was former a residence of the Grand Duke’s, now a museum of armour and court life.
Day 10
Free time in Vilnius. Departure.
C. Estonia – Latvia – Russia 7 Days/ 6 Nights Tour
Day 1
Arrival to Tallinn- the capital of Estonia. Tallinn was first mentioned in 1154. In 1285 it jointed the Hanseatic League. During the Old Town sightseeing tour we will see the Town Hall square, the Danish King’s Garden and the Dome Church, all dating back to the 13th century.“Merchant’s Guild’s Saturday Feast” in a medieval restaurant Olde Hansa. Accommodation in Tallinn.
Day 2
We visit Tartu, the second largest city in Estonia. It was first mentioned in 1030, and has been an important Hanseatic Town from the 13th to 15th century, connecting Novgorod with Western Europe. Now it is the most important University Town of Estonia. Option. Cruise on river Emajogi.
Day 3
Departure from Tartu to Novgorod. On the way to Petsery monastery. Accommodation in Novgorod.
Day 4
Novgorod sightseeing tour: Jurjiev monastery, Kremlin, outdoor museum of Vitoslavitcy. Novgorod Kremlin is the core of the ancient city. The excursion includes a walk inside the Kremlin, visiting St. Sophia Cathedral – the oldest church o the area of the Russian Federation ( mid 11th century), sightseeing (outside) of the citadel towers and walls of the 15th century, Bell Tower with ancient bronze bells and the famous Monument of Millennium of Russia dedicated to the outstanding characters of the Russian 1000-year-history. A wonderful sigh of Novgorod landscape is opened from the pedestrian bridge across the river Volkhov. On the other bank of the river – Yaroslav’s Court – former political and commercial centre of Novgorod where you will see a complex of the ancient churches- St.Nicholas Cathedral, Paraskeva the Friday etc. Accommodation in Novgorod.
Day 5
Drive back to Tartu. Stop and sightseeing of Pskov ( Pihkva) on the way. Pskov is famous for the numerous small churches and monasteries, the oldest dating back to 12th century. Accommodation in Tartu.
Day 6
From Tartu we drive to Riga, the capital of Latvia. The flavour of Riga is strongly influenced by Hanseatic League. The reflection of the prosperous past can be today seen in the Old Town. During the sightseeing tour we will see the Dome Cathedral, the Swedish Gates, Gunpower tower and other highlights. Accommodation in Riga.
Day 7
Departure.
D. Jurmala Tour -- Variant 1
Day 1
Arrival to Riga. Walking tour in Old Town. Free time in the evening. Dinner. Accommodation in Riga.
Day 2
Visit to the etnographical museum. Lunch. Boat trip on the river Daugava. Free time in the afternoon. Accommodation in Riga.
Day 3
Tour to Sigulda with vist to Turaida castle. Afternoon free. Dinner in hotel. Accommodation in Riga.
Day 4
Free time in the morning. Afternoon drive to Ventspils (about 200 km from Riga.).
Accommodation and dinner in Ventspils.
Day 5
In the morning ferrie to Saaremaa Island (Estonia) . Arrival to Saaaremaa at 14.00. Excursion at the island. Ferrie back at 18.00. Arrival to Ventspils at 22.00. Accommodation in Ventspils or drive to Jurmala with arrival after midnight.
Day 6
Short tour of Jurmala. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner in hotel. Accommodation in Jurmala.
Day 7
Free day for enjoying the beach. Dinner in hotel. Accommodation in Jurmala.
Day 8
Departure.
E. Jurmala Tour -- Variant 2
Day 1
Arrival to Riga. Walking tour in Old Town. Free time in the evening. Dinner in restaurant Lido. Accommodation in Riga.
Day 2
Visit to the etnographical museum. Lunch. Boat trip on the river Daugava. Free time in the afternoon. Accommodation in Riga.
Day 3
Half day tour to Sigulda with vist to Turaida castle. Afternoon free. Dinner in hotel.
Accommodation in Riga.
Day 4
Short tour of Jurmala. Afternoon free time. Diner in hotel.Accommodation in Jurmala.
Day 5
Visit to waterpark of Jurmala. Afternoon free. Dinner in hotel. Accommodation in Jurmala.
Day 6
Free time in Jurmala. Dinner in hotel. Accommodation in Jurmala.
Day 7
Sea trip by boat from Riga. Lunch on board. Accommodation in Riga.
Day 8
Departure.